Sensitive Circles
A cozy online community for highly sensitive people to find meaningful connection and deepen self-awareness at their own pace.
The Sensitive Circles community was created for HSPs who feel…
misunderstood by the people in their life and often question if their needs are valid.
guilty when you take time for yourself or set boundaries.
exhausted from always being the emotional support person, but rarely getting anything in return.
bored of shallow conversations that feel empty and meaningless.
overwhelmed trying to keep up with the non-HSPs around them and looking for resources to live a more balanced life with low-pressure connections with other HSPs.
To help you feel more understood and less overwhelmed, this therapist run space includes…
Meaningful Chat Connections
In this text-based space, you don't have to explain your needs or hide your sensitivity.
You can share those moments from your day that only other HSPs will understand, ask for feedback about a struggle you’re having, post an inspiring photo, or ask questions like “is this an HSP thing?” to see if others relate.
Live Online Gatherings
Experience the relief of being surrounded by others on the same wavelength in real time!
Live Circles will be held over Zoom and include Q+A discussions, creativity co-working spaces, quiet reading circles, seasonal book clubs, and more.
Typically held on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 11am PT/2pm ET and 4pm PT/7pm ET.
Educational Workshops
To better understand your sensitivity and how to care for your different needs, the Sensitive Sessions explore a different HSP-related theme each month using instruction, journaling, and mindfulness exercises.
You’ll find upcoming workshops and available recordings below.
Each month also features an experiential or creative workshop from a guest facilitator.
Upcoming Workshops
Sessions are typically offered on the 2nd Tuesday of the month over Zoom at 12pm PT/3pm ET and 4pm PT/7pm ET (60 minutes each, webinar style). You're welcome to join live or watch the recording.
Grief of Feeling Deeply
October 20, 2026
Did you grow up feeling different from everyone around you? Was there pressure to be less emotional and careful or more spontaneous and decisive? Most highly sensitive people don't discover why they're more emotional, thoughtful, or empathetic until much later in life. This realization can feel like a relief, to finally have language for your complex experience, but it can also bring up feelings of deep sadness from not having your needs met, years of being misunderstood, or lost time in figuring it out.
In this workshop, you'll take a step towards self-acceptance of your sensitivity, learn ways to heal the grief by reconnecting with your inner child, and identify ways to care deeply for yourself now. It’s not too late!
Embracing “Too Much”
November 10, 2026
Did you grow up feeling different from everyone around you? Was there pressure to be less emotional and careful or more spontaneous and decisive? Most highly sensitive people don't discover why they're more emotional, thoughtful, or empathetic until much later in life. This realization can feel like a relief, to finally have language for your complex experience, but it can also bring up feelings of deep sadness from not having your needs met, years of being misunderstood, or lost time in figuring it out.
In this workshop, you'll take a step towards self-acceptance of your sensitivity, learn ways to heal the grief by reconnecting with your inner child, and identify ways to care deeply for yourself now. It’s not too late!
Calming Social Anxiety
December 8, 2026
Do you dread social situations? Highly sensitive people often have this experience because you're overstimulated while you're there and completely exhausted when you leave. You crave meaningful connections, but instead find yourself feeling empty after spending time with people, often even needing days to recover afterward. This can lead to avoiding socializing altogether, missing out on important life events and opportunities for connection.
In this workshop, you discover how to tease apart social anxiety from overstimulation, learn tools to manage social anxiety, and start taking better care of yourself in social settings to bolster connection.
Past Workshops
You'll have instant access to the past six months of workshop recordings and resources immediately upon registration.
Honor Needs Without Guilt
Non-Negotiable Boundaries
Balance Your Mental Load
Resetting After Stress
Sensitive and Scattered
Cutting Out Decision Fatigue
Imagine finding a soft place to land, where…
your depth, complex emotions, and sensitivity are not only understood, but celebrated.
you don’t have to explain yourself all the time and can finally stop doubting yourself.
taking time to reflect before responding, sharing big feelings, and asking existential questions is the norm.
you can learn the tools you need to feel more balanced and aware of your sensitive needs.
everyone is highly sensitive, like you.
Take a Sneak Peek Inside the Community
This is an online community which you’ll access through the app on your phone/tablet or from your computer. Think of it as your alternative to social media, but instead of mindless scrolling and overstimulation, you’ll…
Experience the relief and joy of being connected to HSPs who value depth and meaning, without masking or caretaking.
What HSPs are saying about the community and workshops…
Hi, I’m April Snow, LMFT
I’m a licensed psychotherapist and author in California who specializes in working with HSPs to help them overcome the stress and anxiety of living in a busy, overwhelming world.
Deeply committed to changing the narrative of what it means to be highly sensitive and understanding first-hand the powerful impact of community, I built a thriving 5,000+ member online therapist community. Now I want to create a similar space for all HSPs.
If this feels like the supportive and inclusive space you’ve been missing…
FAQs
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You can visit the community from the Circle Communities app (Apple or Android) or from your computer’s internet browser.
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The Sensitive Sessions (educational workshops) are typically on the second Tuesday of each month at 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm UK and 4pm PT/7pm ET.
The discussion and creative co-working groups are typically held on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 11am PT/2pm ET/7pm UK and 4pm PT/7pm ET. Each group has an earlier and later meeting each month.
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The Sensitive Session workshops are recorded and available to replay for six months. Videos are captioned in English and a transcript is available.
Discussion-based gatherings are not recorded so people feel comfortable to share openly and show up in their comfy clothes.
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Yes, there are dedicated spaces within the community to connect with others with overlapping backgrounds.
These spaces are currently chat-based only, not live events.
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Yes, there is a private space within the community for therapists to connect.
This space is currently chat-based only, not live events.
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When you sign up, you will automatically be enrolled in a paid subscription to the community. Your card will be then be charged monthly on the same date. For instance, if you joined the community on March 5th, you will be charged on the 5th of each month going forward.
You can cancel your subscription or update your payment method at any time. Log into sensitivecircle.com and go to the billing section or email hello@sensitivestrengths.com for assistance.
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Yes, there is sliding scale rate to increase accessibility for folks who are marginalized, lower income, or paying in a different currency.
Please only choose the sliding scale option if you truly need it. Community subscriptions allow me to offer more live events, add moderators, bring in guest experts, and add functional improvements to the community platform like additional breakout spaces.
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Sensitive Circles can be a helpful support in addition to therapy but is not a substitute for therapy with a licensed mental health practitioner.
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